Summary:
The city of Hamilton, Indiana is home to two schools - Hamilton Community High School and Hamilton Community Elementary School, both part of the Hamilton Community Schools district. While the elementary school has a 100% white student population, the high school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, dropping from 178th in 2022-2023 to 220th in 2023-2024. Both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, with the high school at 20.8% and the elementary school at 10.9%, well above the state average.
Academically, the high school's proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math are below the state averages, at 50% and 30% respectively in 2023-2024. The elementary school's performance is more mixed, with 38.82% proficiency in ELA and 47.06% in Math. The high school also has a graduation rate of 83.8%, which is below the state average. Both schools have similar per-student spending, around $14,500, and relatively low student-teacher ratios.
Overall, the schools in Hamilton, Indiana face challenges in areas like academic performance, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism, which could be impacting student outcomes. The district should focus on addressing these issues and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students, regardless of their background. Improving consistency and aligning with state averages should be a priority for the Hamilton Community Schools district.
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